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Houston Area Urban League to host annual National Urban League Conference July 26-29

Event kicks off with major rally highlighting ambitious agendas on civil rights, education, women’s rights and gun safety

The Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) is honored and excited to host the 2023 National Urban League (NUL) Conference July 26-29 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Tenor Lawrence Brownlee Releases Warner Classics album “Rising” Highlighting Black Voices

Lawrence Brownlee is proud to announce Rising, a new project for which he has commissioned six of today’s leading African-American composers to set poetry from the Harlem Renaissance to song. The program will be toured throughout the United States with pianist Kevin J. Miller, and recorded for release on Warner Classics this June in celebration of Black Music Month.

Fort Bend County-wide Pet Adoption Event: Finding Loving Homes for Overcrowded Pets

Fort Bend County is pleased to announce a county-wide pet adoption event, aimed to reduce overcrowding at Fort Bend area shelters. This collaborative effort brings together several esteemed organizations dedicated to animal welfare, including Best Friends Animal Society, Fort Bend PAWS, Foster Creek Veterinary Services, Sugar Land Animal Services, Fort Bend County Animal Services, and Rosenberg Animal Control and Shelter.

Superintendent F. Mike Miles Announces First Cabinet Appointments

The leadership team brings together HISD veteran leaders, with some of Texas’ best education talent to lead the district forward

Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District, F. Mike Miles today announced the initial members of the HISD leadership team. The team brings together veteran HISD leaders with the expertise and vision of some of Texas’ most exceptional education talent. These appointments are effective immediately, and just the first in a series of leadership appointments that will be made in the coming weeks.

Texas governor signs ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday signed into law a ban on gender-affirming care for most minors in the state, making Texas the largest state in the US to place restrictions on transgender youth’s access to critical care.

HMAAC Is Pleased to Celebrate CEO John Guess, Jr.’s Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from the Johns Hopkins University

On May 25, 2023 the Houston Museum of African American Culture CEO John Guess, Jr. was awarded an Honorary Degree of Humane Letters from the Johns Hopkins University (JHU). Guess, who was cited as a Businessman, Social Advocate and Arts Patron, was joined by six other honorees that grew to a total of eight when surprise Johns Hopkins Commencement speaker Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy became an Honorary degree recipient.

Clarence Page: Against AI, political punditry can still do the write thing

Striking Hollywood writers are nervous about artificial intelligence — also known as AI — and I’m not feeling so good myself.

Amazon corporate workers plan to stage walkout, citing ‘lack of trust’ in leadership

Nearly 2,000 corporate workers at Amazon have pledged to walk off the job on Wednesday to signal a “lack of trust” in the company’s leadership, in what could be the most visible sign of dissent among the e-commerce giant’s office workers in recent memory.

Military uniform, love letter found on side of rural road in KCK

It’s a mystery that has the makings of a movie... After almost 70 years of being preserved, a military uniform was found on the side of a rural road in Kansas City, Kansas.

Stages Presents Thunder Knocking on the Door

The finale of Stages’ 2022-2023 season runs June 16–August 6

The finale of Stages’ 2022-2023 season, Thunder Knocking on the Door starts as a deal with the devil and turns into a love story for the ages. This show "asks us what we believe about love, about art, about family and explores the crossroads of all of these ideas,” said artistic director Kenn McLaughlin. "It is a fairy tale. It is the blues. It is highly theatrical and it abounds with pure joy that flashes like lightning again and again.”

Weight-loss surgery is becoming more common among children and teens, new research shows

Millions of children and teens live with obesity in the United States, and weight-loss surgery is becoming a more common way to treat it, new research shows.

Cognitive decline accelerates after heart attack, study finds

Having a heart attack may put you at risk of accelerated cognitive decline in later years, above and beyond what is considered appropriate for the aging mind, according to a new study.

Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Statement on Volkswagen Settlement

Harris County has announced an $85 million settlement with Volkswagen over violations of environmental laws. The money will be divided between the State of Texas and other political subdivisions, all of whom sued Volkswagen under Texas’s Clean Air Act. A substantial share of the settlement money will be going to Harris County, who led the litigation and was the first to file suit.

Artist Spotlight: Houston's Own R&B Songress XANDi Drops an Enticing Visual To Her Hit Single 'A.R.T.'

Dear Houston, we have an R&B princess on the rise. XANDi drops "A.R.T." right at the cusp of a busy holiday weekend.

Bullock Museum to offer a summer of new exhibits, live music, IMAX films and free fun

Experience a season of fun for Texans big and small

Texans of all ages can enjoy a season of exploration and discovery with the Bullock Museum. With a full slate of activities suitable for all ages, as well as the dynamic exhibitions on view, the Bullock Museum is a great place to escape the heat and celebrate Texas history and culture.

Tina Turner Passes Away at 83

Tina Turner, the dynamic rock and soul singer who rose from humble beginnings and overcame a notoriously abusive marriage to become one of the most popular female artists of all time, has died, according to a post on her verified Facebook page. She was 83.

Black Restaurant Week Relaunches 'More Than Just a Week' 2023 Campaign to Restimulate Black-Owned Businesses with Equitable Events in Key Markets

Black Restaurant Week LLC celebrates the flavors of African American, African and Caribbean cuisine with a series of regional cultural events and aims to support Black-owned culinary businesses with substantial programming outside of their 10 or 14-day, multi-city tour across the United States.

Texas Southern University and Truist Announce Partnership and Gift

Texas Southern University and Truist announced the beginning of a new partnership during a signing ceremony and check presentation. The Truist Charitable Fund approved a gift of $750,000 for the Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP).

Future Bankers at TSU Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate on Industry Exam for Third Consecutive Semester

Students in Texas Southern University’s Future Bankers Leadership Program (FBLP) achieved an impressive 100 percent pass rate for a key professional certification exam – giving them a distinct advantage as they pursue careers in the finance and banking industry. This marks the third consecutive semester the entire FBLP cohort has passed the exam.

Snoop Dogg, Jill Scott, Babyface to Headline 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival

Berrywise Enterprise, a Black-owned premier ticket and hotel reseller, is providing ticket and hotel packages for this year’s 2023 Cincinnati Music Festival. The iconic event will happen Thursday, July 20th through Saturday, July 22nd at the Paycor Stadium (formally Paul Brown Stadium), on the Cincinnati riverfront. Attendees will have a memorable experience with prime seating and accommodations.

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